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Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |
Cash dividends accrued | 5.00% | 5.00%

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